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INDIA NATIOANL TRUST FOR
ACT AND CULTURE HERETAGE

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Mr. Prakshit SharmaPraveen Thakur
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INDIAN NATIONAL TRUST FOR ART AND
CULTURAL HERITAGE (INTACH)
The Indian National Trust for Art and Cultural
Heritage (INTACH) was founded in 1984 in New
Delhi with the vision to spearhead heritage
awareness and conservation in India. Today
INTACH is recognized as one of the worlds largest
heritage organizations, with over 190 Chapters
across the Country. In the past 31 years INTACH
has pioneered the conservation and preservation
of not just our natural and built heritage but
intangible heritage as well. Headquartered in New
Delhi, it operates through various divisions such as
Architectural Heritage, Natural Heritage, Material
Heritage, Intangible Cultural Heritage, Heritage
Education and Communication Services (HECS),
 MISSION
INTACHs mission to conserve heritage is based on the
belief that living in harmony with heritage enhances the
quality of life, and it is the duty of every citizen of India as
laid down in the Constitution of India. The objectives spelt
out in the Memorandum of Association constitute INTACHs
Mandate and Vision. Its stated mission to date continues to
be:
Sensitize the public about the pluralistic cultural legacy of
India
Instill a sense of social responsibility towards preserving
Indias common heritage
Protect and preserve Indias living, built, and natural
heritage by undertaking necessary actions and measures
Document unprotected buildings of archaeological,
architectural, historic and aesthetic significance, as well as
the cultural resources, as this is the first step towards
formulating conservation plans
Develop heritage policies and regulations, and make legal
 INTACH HISTORY
The history of INTACH outlines the development made by it
since its inception. A brief overview of the various
significant development and events that led to the making
and growth of INTACH over the years is outlined here:

2000 INTACH Environmental Award

2003 Chapters Guidelines
2007 INTACH gets UNESCO special consultative status
2008 Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with
Government of Delhi
2009 INTACH Pupul Jayakar Award and Memorial lecture
2011 Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with
Government of Jharkhand
2012 Convenors Orientation Programme
2013 Revised Chapters Guidelines
2014 INTACH UK Trust dissolved
 INTACH CHARTER

Charter for the Conservation of Unprotected

Architectural Heritage and Sites in India
Drawingupon the experience of the Indian
National Trust for Art and Cultural Heritage
(INTACH) in conserving the unprotected
architectural heritage and sites of India within
an institutional framework for two decades;
Respectingthe invaluable contributions of the
Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) and State
Departments of Archaeology (SDA) in
preserving the finest monuments of India;
 ValuingASI's pioneering role in promoting scientific
methods of practice and establishing highest
standards of professionalism in preserving
monuments;
Acknowledgingthe importance and relevance of
principles enunciated in the various International
Charters adopted by UNESCO, ICOMOS, et al;
Conscious,however, that a majority of architectural
heritage properties and sites in India still remains
unidentified, unclassified, and unprotected, thereby
subject to attrition on account of neglect, vandalism
and insensitive development;
Recognizingthe unique resource of the living
heritage of Master Builders / Sthapatis / Sompuras /
Raj Mistris who continue to build and care for buildings
following traditions of their ancestors;
 Recognizing,too, the concept of jeernodharanam, the
symbiotic relationship binding the tangible and intangible
architectural heritage of India as one of the traditional
philosophies underpinning conservation practice;
Notingthe growing role of a trained cadre of
conservation architects in India who are re-defining the
meaning and boundaries of contemporary conservation
practices;
Convincedthat it is necessary to value and conserve
the unprotected architectural heritage and sites in India
by formulating appropriate guidelines sympathetic to the
contexts in which they are found;
We, members of INTACH, gathered here in New Delhi on
the 4th day of November 2004, adopt the
followingCharter for Conservation of Unprotected
Architectural Heritage and Sites in India.
OUR LOGO
 The INTACH Logo, based on the
anthropomorphic copper figure from
Shahabad, Uttar Pradesh, belonging
to the enigmatic Copper Hoards of
the Ganga Valley is the perceived
brand image of INTACH. The classic
simplicity and vitality of its lines
makes it a striking example of
primitive mans creative genius.
(circa 1800-1700 BC.)
 INTACH CODE OF COMMITMENT

The ethical commitment that every INTACH

Member follows are:
Cherish and protect our common heritage
Care for the conservation of the local environment
Spread concern and a sense of belonging amongst
the local community
Respect our own culture and that of others
Encourage creative expression and inspire young
minds to develop secular and cultural values
Uphold INTACHs goal and its mission to conserve
heritage
 INTACH CODE OF CONDUCT

Adherence to the Code of commitment for every INTACH

Member.
The membership form for enrollment as an INTACH Member
explicitly states that the person (including Institutional
Member) has read the Memorandum of Association and the
Rules and Regulations, and agrees to abide by them.
The conduct of every INTACH Member has to be such that it
brings credit to the organization.
A Chapter and its Members should normally confine their
activities within their Chapters jurisdiction except where
another Chapter requests help, or when assigned certain
specific responsibilities by Chapters Division in an area where
there is no Chapter and activities have to be undertaken in
the larger interest of the Trust.
 Organizations and institutions that have objectives
similar to those of INTACH can become INTACH
Members, and vice versa. However it is a matter to
be decided by the Central Office, and should be
referred along with all relevant details to the
Chapters Division for guidance and decision. A
Member in his personal capacity can however
become a member of any such institution.
Chapters have necessarily to interact with the local
branches of national and international level
organizations. While doing so, it should be borne in
mind that no commitments are made that are not
in conformity with the Rules and Regulations and
policies of INTACH contained in various circulars
issued by the Central Office.
 An INTACH Member is required to observe the rule of law,
specifically the laws relating to cultural heritage. The
Convenor, as leader of the team, must also ensure that
Members do not publicly debate or bring out contentious
issues involving their own or other Chapters or the Central
Office without first bringing them to the notice of the
Chapters Division and seeking clarifications for mutual
resolution. In all cases it must be ensured that the conduct
does not discredit INTACH or place it in an unfavourable
light.
If a member, including the Convener derives pecuniary
benefits for providing professional services on behalf of
INTACH, he/she will do so keeping in mind the provision of
Service Tax or any other taxes as applicable, and making
sure that there is no violation of law. The Central Office
must be kept informed of such arrangements and its
approval taken.
 INTACH STRUCTURE

The affairs of the Indian National Trust for Art and Cultural
Heritage are carried out by the Governing council (GC) and
the Executive committee (EC). The Chairman and the
members of the Governing Council are elected through postal
ballot system by the General Body at the time of its AGM from
amongst the members having voting rights. The Governing
Council will not have less than 11 members and not more than
42 members. The tenure of each elected member including
the Chairman is 3 years from the date of election. The
outgoing members shall be eligible for re-election.
The Governing Council shall elect a Vice Chairman from
amongst the members of the Governing Council. The tenure is
3 years or co-terminus with the term as a member of
Governing Council, whichever is earlier.
 The Executive Committee shall consist of 9 members
Chairman, Vice Chairman Member Secretary and Six
members elected by the Governing Council from amongst
its members provided that one of them should have
expertise in legal matters and another in financial affairs
and they should be able to advise the Committee in such
matters. The tenure of the members of the EC shall be 3
years but shall be eligible for re-election, maximum 3 times.
Member Secretary (MS), INTACH as Ex-officio member with
voting rights. MS shall enjoy all powers, rights and
privileges as any other member Governing council (GC) and
the Executive committee (EC). Member Secretary is
appointed by the GC on recommendations of the EC for a
period of 03 years and eligible for re-appointment. MS is
responsible and accountable for proper management of the
Trust and shall function under the directions of the
Executive Committee.
INTACH Structure thus
essentially is: